NEW born twins Jenson and Anya Peters may have a lot in common – but their birthday is not one of them.

Although born just minutes apart, they came into the world either side of midnight.

But parents Teresa Baughan and Duncan Peters, who both work at the Chronicle, are not worried about having to celebrate twice in two days, as they think it will just help the twins develop their individual identities.

Proud mum Teresa, 32, said: “One of the things I was worried about was making sure they were both treated as individuals and not always referred to as ‘the twins.’

“We tried to pick unusual names that were very different to help them have more individuality.

“So I think it is brilliant that they will now each have a birthday to themselves.

“Besides, it would have been difficult having a joint party for a girl and a boy, now we can have a princess party for Anya and a boy’s party for Jenson.

“It will also be better for our older son, Fraser, as he would have felt left out if those two were getting all the attention on one day.”

The news that the couple, who will tie the knot in June, were expecting twins came as a shock.

Teresa’s sister Rachel Thirkell also gave birth to twins, Matt and Ben, almost three years ago, but apart from that there is no history of them in either of their families – and they have traced their ancestors back over 400 years.

Teresa said: “When I found out I was having twins, I was shocked.

“My sister has twins but apart from that there is no history of them in the family at all – and we have traced our family back to the 1600s!

“Rachel’s twins were born after 26 weeks, and they weighed just 2lb and had to stay in hospital for months, so I was worried something like that may happen to me.

“But luckily everything was fine and I had a natural birth.”

Teresa gave birth to the twins in Wansbeck General Hospital in Ashington after a tiring five day on and off labour.

Jenson was the first of the pair to arrive, like his namesake racing driver Jensen Button, who inspired his name, and was born at 11.44pm on October 19, weighing 6lb 9oz.

His sister Anya, was then delivered over half an hour later at 12.21am on October 20 and weighed 5lb 14oz.

Teresa, an advertising account manager at the Chronicle said: “Anya had to be taken into special care after the birth as she had become a bit distressed after Jenson was born, but she is fine now.”

The non-identical twins are now back at the family home in Morpeth, Northumberland, where they are getting to know older brother Fraser, six.

Dad Duncan, 40, general advertising manager at the Chronicle, said: “They look similar but are already showing their individual personalities, so it is no surprise they have different birthdays.

“I think Jenson is going to be more laid back, as he is far more relaxed about things like feeding, while Anya is a bit more demanding.